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Posterior Capsular Opacification
Posterior capsular opacification (PCO), also known as 'after-cataract', occurs in about 20-25% of patients after cataract surgery.
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Retinal Detachment
A retinal detachment refers to when the retina separates from the retinal pigment epithelium.
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Retinal Breaks (Hole vs Tear)
A retinal break is usually caused by pulling forced between the vitreous humor gel and the retina.
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Retinoschisis
Retinoschisis is a condition where the layers of the retina start to separate from each other.
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Lattice and Snail Track Degeneration
Lattice and snail track degenerations are like stretch marks on the retina.
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Cystic and Zonular Tufts
A retinal tuft is an abnormality present at birth (congenital) that is often in one of two main forms.
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Posterior Vitreous Detachment
A posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) refers to the separation of the vitreous humor from the retina.
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Astigmatism
Astigmatism occurs when the cornea and/or lens start to grow into the shape of a cylinder and not a sphere.
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Hyperopia (farsightedness)
Hyperopia occurs when the cornea and the lens focus light behind the retina.
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Presbyopia
Presbyopia occurs when the intra-ocular lens becomes sufficiently large and hard that its shape cannot be affected by its own eye muscles.
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Myopia (nearsightedness)
Myopia occurs when the cornea and the lens focus light before the retina (the back surface of the inside of the eye responsible for sensing
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Retinal Artery Occlusion
A retinal artery occlusion occurs when one of the arteries that extends into the eye is blocked.
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How to Read a Glasses Prescription
Prescription eye glasses are designed to help the eyes focus light on the retina.
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Central Serous Retinopathy
CSR represents a condition where a large area of swelling occurs under the macula of one eye.
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Solar Retinopathy
Solar retinopathy occurs when photoreceptors absorb intense solar radiation (light from the sun) and burst.
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Vitreomacular Traction
VMT occurs when the gel is still attached to the retina but is in the process of pulling away.
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Retinal Vein Occlusion
A retinal vein occlusion occurs when one of the veins that extends into the eye is blocked.
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Diabetes and the Eye
When it comes to the eyes, diabetes can lead to blindness several different ways.
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Macular Hole
A macular hole is a fairly common cause of central vision loss and occurs due to the pulling forces of the vitreous gel on the fovea.
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Epiretinal Membrane
An epiretinal membrane (ERM) is formed due to an event that causes the dislocation of glial cells.
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